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Y216 DGK

2001 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,988 mi
Last recorded130,988 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD82,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 DGK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester S Turbo AWD
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 130,988 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 130,988 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 125,728 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 125,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 104,583 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
7,330
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 17
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
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Y216 DGK is a 2001 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 82,866 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y216 DGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y216 DGK is a 2001 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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